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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MichBio, the
association for Michigan's life sciences industry, announced the MichBio
Student Career Day to be held October 16 in East Lansing. Michigan State
University has partnered with MichBio to plan and host the free event on
its campus. Career Day is intended to introduce high school juniors and
seniors from around the state to educational and career opportunities in
the life sciences. It takes place on the first day of the MichBio Expo, the
largest annual life sciences industry event Michigan, which will occur
October 16-17 at the Lansing Center in Lansing.

The Career Day agenda includes breakout sessions led by MSU faculty and
life sciences company representatives in the areas of Medical
Devices/Bioengineering, Investigative Laboratory Sciences, Biosystems/GIS &
GPS, Global Warming & Environmental Sustainability, and Animal Health. The
sessions are followed by lunch at the MSU Union and tours of MSU campus
research facilities, including the Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory,
Center for Advanced Microscopy, Structural Fire Testing Laboratory,
Radiology, and Research Technology Support Facility.

Capacity for the event is 300 students, teachers/chaperones, and
registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration and
information is available at http://www.michbio.org/Expo. Previous Career Day
programs have been hosted by Wayne State University and Grand Valley State
University and Van Andel Institute in conjunction with MichBio Expos in
Detroit and Grand Rapids.

The MichBio Expo will feature tours of Lansing-area life sciences
facilities, gala Opening Reception, full program with session tracks in
Research & Development, Medical Affairs & Markets, Bio-Agriculture &
Industrial Biotechnology, and Emerging Business. Keynote speakers are Lou
Anna K. Simon, PhD, president of MSU and James C. Greenwood, president and
CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO. Other session topics
include "Communicating with the Media & Investors," "Legislative Reform
2007" and 'Future Trends & Technologies." The Expo will also feature a host
of exhibitors, college student program and jobs fair. For information,
please visit http://www.michbio.org/Expo

MichBio is the statewide trade association committed to building
Michigan's life science industry into a growth engine that will drive a
revitalized economy. Its members are life sciences companies, academic and
research institutions, bioscience service providers, and related
organizations. MichBio is dedicated to fostering their collective impact by
connecting its members with the essential resources, including goods,
services, educational and networking programs, legislative representation,
and partners that facilitate success.

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